IN A HEARTWARMING show of community support, Markets at the Pier held its annual Donation Day on Saturday, December 14th, in Pier Park.
The event, which marked a significant moment for the newly appointed market management, successfully raised $20,000 to be distributed among 19 local charities across the Fraser Coast region.
The markets are now managed by the Community Focussed Markets Fraser Coast Association, a non-profit organisation awarded the tender to run the markets in August.
Proceeds for the generous donation were raised through stallholder fees collected throughout the year.
These funds will go towards a variety of worthy causes, from animal rescues to community support services, all working tirelessly to improve the lives of those in need.
A list of recipients includes well-established local organisations such as Yoorana – Second Life Project, Fraser Coast Hospice, MACE Wide Bay, Hope in a Suitcase Hervey Bay, Bayside Transformations, and the Hervey Bay Animal Refuge.
Other recipients include organisations like Red Bikes, Fraser Coast Christmas Hamper Appeal, Women’s Walk and Talk Hervey Bay, and Men’s Walk and Talk Hervey Bay, along with several others focused on improving lives across the region.
“These organisations do incredible work on the Fraser Coast, and it’s an honour for us to be able to assist them in their mission,” said a spokesperson for Markets at the Pier.
“The funds raised will help support their ongoing efforts and bring attention to the vital work they do in our community.”
In addition to the financial donation, the event offered a platform to raise awareness about the selfless volunteers and dedicated teams behind these charities.
It highlighted the positive impact these organisations have on the community, including the animals, individuals, and families they serve.
The Community Focussed Markets Fraser Coast association thanked the local community for its ongoing support and expressed gratitude to the stallholders, local musicians, and Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour, along with the Fraser Coast Regional Council, for their continued backing of the initiative.
With future charitable plans in place, Markets at the Pier is committed to strengthening the community and offering further opportunities to support local causes in the years to come.
